the copycat hero: Deku

Chapter 63

The two teens stared at each other for a moment, the smell of burnt sugar filling the air as explosions crackled across both their palms. The next instant they were moving, both throwing their hands behind them as they released a massive blast, launching them forwards.

Katsuki lead with a flying right hook, Izuku grabbing his wrist and flipping him over his shoulder and into the ground. The blonde gasped, before letting off a blast from his hand, knocking the other teen back. He jumped to his feet, running in as he heated his hands with small blasts, building up more sweat. Izuku reacted in kind, bringing his hands forwards, holding them together in a stance Bakugo recognised.

"Explosion: Flashbang!" the green-haired teen shouted, the bright flash filling the area as Bakugo skidded to a halt, protecting his eyes before the explosive punch landed in his gut, knocking the wind out of him.

The blonde stumbled back, before letting out a growl, swinging both arms forwards and letting off a large blast, filling the air with smoke and flame. He gasped slightly, getting his breath back, before spinning on his heel and slamming a fist into the attacking Izuku's face, throwing the boy back, blood spraying from his nose.

"You always go for the sneaky options," Katsuki growled.

"And that doesn't work with your quirk," Izuku muttered in reply, "Right, slugging match it is."

"GO TO HELL!" the blonde roared as he pointed his hands down, powerful explosions launching him up into the air as he began to spin, "HOWITZER IMPACT!"

"Explosion: Firewall!" Izuku shouted back, holding his hands and releasing a blast just as the attack hit, blasting them both backwards, but leaving him mostly unharmed.

"The fuck was that, nerd?!" Bakugo screamed, jumping back to his feet.

"Most of your moves are offensive," Izuku chuckled, "So I made a defensive move for you. The timing is tricky, and it's not perfect, but I'm sure you'll be able to get the hang of it quickly!"

"I don't need your help!" the blonde roared as he launched himself forwards again.

"I know that!" Izuku shouted back as he blasted himself upwards, both soaring through the air as they launched explosions at each other, "But that's not going to stop me from trying!"

The two flew through the air, shots flying like bullets from dogfighting planes. They both swooped, Izuku spinning in the air as he flipped around, unleashing a massive blast to both cover his trail and keep him in the air.

"THAT WON'T WORK ON ME!" Bakugo screamed, going straight through the still burning cloud and slamming into the other teen.

They tumbled through the air, exchanging punches and explosions as they spun. They both slammed a fist into the others face, releasing an explosion and throwing them away from each other. The two hit the tarmac hard, sliding across it as they both struggled to regain their footing.

"I'll kill you!" Bakugo yelled.

"Then I'll haunt you for the rest of your life!" Izuku screamed back, both boys moving to launch themselves forwards again.

The explosions didn't come, both falling to the ground in surprise as the figure stepped out of the shadows.

Eraserhead growled, his eyes glowing and capture weapon floating menacingly around his head as he spoke, "What the hell do you two think you're doing?"

"Explain yourselves," Inko said as they sat in the common room of the dorms, her arms crossed as she gave them a disappointed look.

"Sorry, Aunty," Bakugo muttered, looking away.